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Crypto scam mastermind gets 20 years for $73M pig butchering scheme

Crypto scam mastermind gets 20 years for $73M pig butchering scheme

A US court sentenced Daren Li to 20 years in prison for leading a $73 million crypto pig butchering scam targeting American investors.

Gemini exit a ‘blow for policymakers’ with UK crypto hub ambitions

Gemini exit a ‘blow for policymakers’ with UK crypto hub ambitions

Industry groups and exchanges say the United Kingdom’s slow, overlapping crypto rules and compliance frictions are undermining its “global hub” ambition.

Ledger brings OKX DEX into its wallet in push toward secure, self-custodial trading

Ledger brings OKX DEX into its wallet in push toward secure, self-custodial trading

Ledger Wallet users will soon have access to OKX DEX directly, enabling non-custodial crypto swaps secured by hardware wallets.

LMAX unveils new exchange to break the wall down between crypto and FX

LMAX unveils new exchange to break the wall down between crypto and FX

Omnia allows users to trade any asset directly against any other 24/7, without restrictions on size or type.

Fed’s Waller says crypto hype ‘fading’ with TradFi tie-ins

Fed’s Waller says crypto hype ‘fading’ with TradFi tie-ins

The crypto market’s volatility is just “part of the game,” says Federal Reserve governor Chris Waller, who adds that traditional finance may have added to the recent market drop.

US Sentences Fugitive to 20 Years Over $73 Million Crypto Scam

US Sentences Fugitive to 20 Years Over $73 Million Crypto Scam

The sentence was handed down in absentia after prosecutors said the defendant cut off an ankle monitor and fled supervision.

Chainlink co-founder’s 2 reasons this bear market feels different

Chainlink co-founder’s 2 reasons this bear market feels different

Chainlink co-founder Sergey Nazarov says the recent crypto market downturn has inadvertently shown “how far the industry has progressed.”

Crypto exchange Backpack to launch token with unlocks tied to IPO goal

Crypto exchange Backpack to launch token with unlocks tied to IPO goal

Backpack founder Armani Ferrante says the company’s staff and investors won’t get an allocation at its upcoming token launch to avoid insiders “dumping on retail.”

Vitalik Buterin details how Ethereum could work alongside AI

Vitalik Buterin details how Ethereum could work alongside AI

The Ethereum co-founder sees crypto providing privacy rails, verification systems and economic layers to help decentralize AI and benefit society. 

Fintechs Back Fed Payments Account That Could Open Rails to Crypto Firms

Fintechs Back Fed Payments Account That Could Open Rails to Crypto Firms

Fintech groups are pressing the Fed to loosen payment access for non-banks, setting up a clash with banks over risk and crypto exposure.

MrBeast buys Gen Z bank just weeks after BitMine's $200M bet

MrBeast buys Gen Z bank just weeks after BitMine's $200M bet

The banking acquisition follows a trademark filing for “MrBeast Financial” in October, which specifically mentioned “cryptocurrency exchange services.”

McHenry predicts fast crypto deal as Witt brokers talks

McHenry predicts fast crypto deal as Witt brokers talks

Patrick McHenry and Patrick Witt told CoinDesk Live at Ondo Summit that crypto law momentum grows, even as disputes over yield and ethics continue to sharpen.